Drew Rice

Experience

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  Akron-Summit County Public Library

  Aug 1987 - Aug 1994

  Library Assistant

  Assisted clients with general questions and research projects Presented book talks and discussions for the local book groupMaintain and delivered excellent customer service and internal service

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  Gymnazium Josefa Ressela

  Sept 1994 - Aug 1997

  English Lecturer

  Developed curriculum that was appropriate for the students to achieve high marks on the national oral exit exams Engaged students through humor and activities designed for maximum interaction in large and small groupsCreated trusting atmosphere through sensitivity to students' strengths, weaknesses, and personal learning stylesTrained local teachers in English and western pedagogy teaching methods

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  První soukromá škola jazyků Chrudim

  Aug 1997 - May 1999

  English Lecturer

  Designed creative and didactic programs that are both educational and enjoyable for all level of studentsBriefed students with written presentations and explanations to raise awareness of cultural aspects as well as languageDirected classroom to improve oral communication, using real life examplesCreated English book discussion club/class

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  ELI European Language Institute

  May 1999 - May 2001

  Consultant

  Authored a staff handbook addressing guidelines and procedures for the departmentInitiated and maintained client relations (corporate and private)Supervised and evaluated freelance employees

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  Gap Inc./Banana Republic

  Sept 2002 - Jan 2006

  Assistant Manager

  Maintained Superior customer service at all times and successfully solved any in-store escalated conflicts between personnel and/or customersTrained new employees with store policies and proceduresAdvised product placement throughout the store and window displays to generate salesPreformed end of the day/shift closing of the registers and auditing transactions

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  Knoll

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Architectural Sales Representative Intern/Extern

  Presented to Architectural firms and educated them on the benefits of Knoll textiles through Continuing Education PresentationsSelected and specified textiles for potential clients and presentationsPriced and quoted products for residential and commercial clientsWorked directly with designers, mills and clients to ensure prompt delivery of product Provided technical, environmental and LEED research

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  The Golden Triangle

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

  Furniture Designer and Design Consultant

  Collaborated with designers, architects, residential and commercial clients on custom design pieces and solutions Conducted client visits for consultation and to maintained superior customer serviceEnsured successful installation by overseeing the task and managing the service staffObtained price quotes for production of custom pieces to fit within client’s budgetCoordinated with outside vendors to incorporate specific client requests and specificationsCreated marketing plan to fully publicize showroom with local design venuesGrew active Architect and Designer client base by 20% year on yearIndependently generated $1.2M in business in 2007 (approximately 25% custom pieces) Show less

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  Dyson

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2016

  National Architectural Sales Manager

  Developed an ongoing strategy for the specification of Dyson Airblade in all new building projects, incorporating trainings, meetings and trade show activity with sales and marketing supportInitiated, developed and managed existing relationships with the key architects, specifiers, engineers, designers and building services companies to establish Dyson Airblade as the hand dryer of choiceWorked in partnership with the marketing function to build collateral to inspire the design communityCreated and maintained accreditation for all AIA Continuing Education courses to be delivered to the design communityTrained Sales staff in the art of presenting to the A/D/E community. Show less

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  Electrix Illumination

  May 2016 - Nov 2018

  National Architectural Sales Manager

  Worked with the engineering team to develop new product range and update the existing lineDeveloped an ongoing strategy for the specification channel for the full range of Electrix Illuminations line for build outs, new building projects an remodels. Worked with our Rep Force to incorporating trainings, meetings and trade show activity to drive sales. Initiating, developing and managing existing relationships with the key architects, specifiers, engineers and designers to build Electrix Illuminations as the best solution for indirect lighting.Working in partnership with the marketing function to build collateral to inspire the design communityCreated and maintained a suite of AIA and IDCEC accredited Continuing Education courses to be delivered to the design communityTrained the full rep force on the key selling points that makes Electrix Illuminations to stand out from our Competitors. Show less

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  PureEdge Lighting

  Nov 2018 - Sept 2019

  Eastern Regional Sales Manager
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  SONNEMAN® - A Way of Light

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2025

  Eastern Regional Sales Manager
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  Flexalighting North America

  Mar 2025 - now

  East Coast Regional Sales Manager
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  Axolight

  Mar 2025 - now

  East Coast Regional Sales Manager